Assistant Company Secretary

synthomer; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company seeks a detail-oriented individual for a Company Secretarial role in London. The candidate will support compliance with UK listing standards and governance while liaising with senior stakeholders. Responsibilities include preparing board documents, managing global subsidiary governance, and assisting in corporate actions. Ideal candidates will have strong professional skills, a company secretarial qualification, and knowledge of relevant UK legislation. The role fosters a collaborative environment with on-site requirements four days a week.

Benefits

Competitive, market-aligned compensation

Discretionary global bonus scheme

Healthcare tailored to regional locations

Parental leave and family support

Learning & development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Retirement/pension contributions

Culture of Inclusion

Performance culture and recognition programmes

Qualifications

• Professional familiarity with the Companies Act 2006.
• Knowledge of Governance Code, Listing Rules & MAR.

Responsibilities

• Support the Company Secretary and General Counsel.
• Ensure compliance with UK Listing Rules and Corporate Governance.
• Assist in producing the Annual Report and coordinating shareholder meetings.
• Support governance of global subsidiaries and manage corporate secretarial vendors.
• Prepare Board/Committee calendars & facilitate shareholder inquiries.
• Assist with acquisitions and restructuring projects.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Strategic thinking

Proactive execution

Professionalism

Relationship-focused

Education

Company Secretarial qualification

Experience in UK listed companies

Job description

Purpose of Role

Support the Company Secretary and General Counsel, Corporate with all aspects of company secretarial work. Ensure compliance with UK public listing requirements, manage global entities, and collaborate with Compliance and Finance teams to uphold strong governance standards.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with UK Listing Rules, DTRs, Corporate Governance Code & MAR.
• Maintain Confidentiality Lists, Insider List & share dealing approvals.

Annual Report & Shareholder Meetings

• Assist in producing and distributing the Annual Report.
• Coordinate AGM / EGMs with registrars and stakeholders.

Subsidiary Administration

• Support governance of global subsidiaries (filings, registers, resolutions).
• Manage relationships with external corporate secretarial vendors.

Board & Shareholder Support

• Prepare Board / Committee calendars & upload papers.
• Liaise with registrars on dividends & shareholder queries.

Corporate Actions

• Assist with acquisitions, disposals & restructuring projects.

Person Specification

• Calm under pressure, strategic thinker, proactive executor.
• Professional, discreet, and relationship focused.
• Company Secretarial qualification desirable (not essential).
• Experience in UK listed companies advantageous.
• Knowledge of Companies Act 2006, Governance Code, Listing Rules & MAR desirable.

Why Join Synthomer?

Be part of a FTSE‑listed global leader in sustainable polymer solutions. Work at the heart of governance, compliance, and corporate strategy, with exposure to senior stakeholders and international operations.

Global Benefits Overview

• 💰 Competitive, market‑aligned compensation
• 🎯 Discretionary global bonus scheme
• 📈 Discretionary Long‑Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
• 🚗 Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
• 🩺 Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
• 👶 Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
• 📚 Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy / mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
• 💙 Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program, mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
• 🌱 Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
• 🤝 Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
• 🏆 Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes

Location & Working Pattern

This role is based at our Global Lead Office in Victoria, London — a hub where collaboration and team synergy drive everything we do. To foster this dynamic environment, we ask team members to be on‑site four days per week.

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